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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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Frontliners is a podcast celebrating unconventional people living extraordinary lives. Join host Johnny Connell and we will speak with the champions, the captains, the protagonists in their own stories and share tips, tricks, philosophies, and strategies to help you live deeper, bigger and bolder lives. Subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts and follow us on twitter @FrontlinersJC. Frontliners don’t live life on the sidelines. Let’s live on the frontlines and open up a brand new world of possibilities today.

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13. Lessons in re-creation with Jan LaPierre 1:06:29

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John revisits a conversation from March 2020 (pre-covid lockdowns) with Jan LaPierre. Jan is the founder and CEO of A for Adventure, a small business promoting adventure, nature and community development. He is a best selling author, contributor to the CBC, and renowned speaker. John & Jan discuss lessons in leadership, regional economic development and their shared passion of all things adventure.…

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12. "Turning weird into normal" with Michaud Garneau 48:49

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John is joined by highly entertaining entrepreneur Michaud Garneau. Michaud is the Founder and lead facilitator of Weird Is Nrml, where he helps people and companies 'do people-y things better'. He sits down with John and shares his trials and tribulations on his path to becoming an in-demand coach and facilitator, and a leading influencer on LinkedIn.…

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11. "Plant the tree" with Stewart Hillhouse 40:19

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Podcast host, digital marketer, and blogger Stewart Hillhouse joins John to kickoff a new season of Frontliners. The two discuss levelling up, skills development, systems improvements, consistency, and changes in media and technology.

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Introducing Frontliners 1:03

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Introducing Frontliners. Join host John Connell on the Frontliners podcast and we will speak with people living life on the frontlines; the people who we respect, admire, and cheer for. My aim for this show is to provide wisdom and actionable insights that help you live deeper, bigger, and bolder lives. Subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts and follow us on twitter @FrontlinersJC. Frontliners don’t live life on the sidelines; let’s live life on the frontlines and open up a brand new world of possibilities, beginning today.…

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10 "The best of To Be Canadian" Series Finale 16:01

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The tenth and final instalment of the To Be Canadian series features the top 3 clips from the series. Previous guests Alex Kelly, Kayla Ross, and Cole Rowden share their tips, philosophies, and tactics to build a bigger, bolder life. I also introduce the theme of my upcoming show that will be cross-posted in this channel.…

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09 "On the come-up" with Cormac McGee 44:30

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John is joined by Cormac McGee aka DJ Deadweight. Cormac is a DJ, music promoter, business builder, and community developer at one of Canada's leading music incubators. You can find Cormac building music programs, promoting concerts for local musicians, and helping aspiring musicians find their voice in the industry. In this episode he shares his creative process, insights on how he started his DJ'ing career, and what's on his horizon.…

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08 "Opportunity knocks" with Amanda Da Silva 40:00

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John is joined by his friend and colleague, Amanda Da Silva, to discuss professional and personal development. Amanda has professional experience across multiple sectors before eventually landing and thriving in Toronto's technology scene. She is one of the top sales reps at one of Canada's fastest growing tech companies, a dog mom, and master cake baker. Amanda shares advice on how to thrive in your life and career and why it's important to just go for it, especially when an opportunity pushes you past your comfort zone.…

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07 "Life in the pocket" with Alex Kelly 34:41

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John is joined by one of his best buddies, Alex Kelly. Alex owns his own physiotherapy practice in New Brunswick, Canada, and is one of the most generous, grateful, and genuine human beings you'll ever come across. Known as Al, Owl, or Alsy, we can all learn something about living a full and meaningful life from good ol' Owl.…

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06 "Playing to win" with Ben Winn 48:43

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John sits down with Ben Winn to talk about progressing in life, cultivating creativity, and how Ben started on his journey becoming the young guru of customer success.

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05 "Defeat the fear of failure" with Kenny Goldman 1:05:47

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John is joined by Kenny Goldman at the DMZ at Ryerson University in Toronto. They discuss entrepreneurship, the importance of focus, and why it's critical to overcome the fear of failure in any pursuit. Kenny also shares the origins of SalesTO and how he evolved organically into a force to be reckoned with within Toronto's tech community.…

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04 "Building a life on purpose" with Kayla Ross 41:59

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Kayla Ross stops by the living room studio to discuss how to build a life and career with meaning and purpose. She advocates for gaining experiences abroad and for developing your skills to build the life you want to live.

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03 "The truth can't be threatened" with Marlon Chaplin 1:17:00

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Toronto based rocker, singer-songwriter Marlon Chaplin stops by the living room studio to discuss the creative process, building a creative career, and forming your identity for success in life and work.

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02 "Stay focused, stay hungry" with Peter Clark 52:39

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I'm joined by my good friend Peter Clark to discuss the importance of sustaining practice, creating a meaningful career in the global sports & entertainment industry, and how Canadian values have shaped who he is.

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01 "We're just getting started" with Cole Rowden 47:16

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